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Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:17:31 +0000

Thatched Roof and Incan Wall Machu Picchu Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Thatched Roof and Incan Wall, Machu Picchu – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Puno to Cusco by Train

Benedict Adam — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:21:05 +0000

Travelling by train is always a highlight for me and Puno to Cusco is no exception. The train that passes straight through Puno market and then on to some lovely Peruvian scenery is highly recommended. The seats may be a [...]

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Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:56:22 +0000

One of the many Orchids you’ll see on the Inca Trail, keep an eye out for the pretty flowers! Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Inca Trail Orchid – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Watch a Brazilian Football Match

Benedict Adam — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:23:39 +0000

I love football, but I can’t think of a better, more apt thing to do in Brazil than go and watch a Brazilian football match. Don’t buy an over priced ticket from your hostel, games rarely sell out unless there [...]

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Amazon Rainforest Trip Part 2

Benedict Adam — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:41:31 +0000

A guide can really make or break an excursion or tour and I don’t think I’ve ever had a guide as interesting and crazy as Marcus. He made what could have been a fairly disappointing trip into the Amazon rainforest [...]

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Amazon Rainforest Trip in Photos – Part 1

Benedict Adam — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:20:20 +0000

There are many tours running out of Manaus that offer trips out into the Amazon Rainforest. We booked ours before we arrived after a bit of internet research, one selling point being staying on a floating river lodge.

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Lacerda lift – Salvador, Brazil – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:55:45 +0000

The fantastic art deco Lacerda lift that descends from Salvador main town down to the harbour area. Lacerda lift – Salvador, Brazil – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Lacerda lift – Salvador, Brazil – Friday Photo is a post from: Backpacker Ben Travel Blog

Suicide Showers, Living on the edge

Benedict Adam — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:33:22 +0000

Probably not the most endearing feature of backpacking in South America, the suicide shower gets its name for the rather dangerous mix of exposed electricity cables and water. If your staying in budget hostels and guesthouse across South America you’ll [...]

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Salar de Uyuni Trip – The Salt Flats – Photo Tour Part 3

Benedict Adam — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:50:40 +0000

At the end of the second day, as the sun started to set we approached the edge of the salt flats, we were heading for a small village on one side where we were to spend the night before getting up early [...]

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El Misti, Arequipa – Friday Photo

Benedict Adam — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:21:47 +0000

Well worth the short taxi ride to a great vista of El Misti, the volcano that towers over Arequipa in Peru. Grab a couple of beers, sit on the steps and watch the sunset through the archways. El Misti, Arequipa [...]

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